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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.83, 36,669.41 and 14,634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.83, 36,669.41 and 14,634.17 is: 20,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.83 : 36,669.41 = 14,634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.83/36,669.41 = 14,634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.83x = 36,669.41 × 14,634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.83x = 536,626,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,626,123.22/26,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.06

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